Synopsis This book is a commendable endeavour to present the essence of all the major religions of the world under one cover in a simple and lucid form. An ideal work for a general reader who wants to have first hand knowledge about global religions. “An Insight into World Religions” delves chronologically into a particular faith and represents historical facts together with social conditions that lead to the growth and development of the religion. The men of letters, philosophers and metaphysians may find in the book less erudite reading material but, to a general reader there is enough of in-formation to initiate him into the subject. However, for more knowledge of any particular religion, recourse may be had to works that have a larger and deeper perspective, authored by scholars with special knowledge of the subject. Nevertheless, for a layman the book offers plenty to imbibe.